David Hackett been all over the world lately. He took 4th in Paris and now in Sweden wins the main event, The Tight Slalom, taking away the title from current Italian and World Champion Tight Slalom racer - Luca Giammarco. Hackett had this to say, "The Euros are fast racers and very tough competitors; it was an honor to get to race them and even sweeter to beat them in their most prestigious event".

Hackett rounding the corner trusting into first place!

The results!

More fun shots from Hackett's trip to Sweden.

Ripping! Ollie over the hip.

Steve Olsen and Dave Hackett with one of those infamous beauties of Sweden! I wonder if she shaves under her pits?

Tum Yeto shipper Eric Wall just got some coverage in this months issue of Automatic. The "Box Throwers" article featuring shippers from skateboard companies. You know how your shop gets boards...It's because of Eric!

What video have all the Dekline riders been in? and if you were to put together a Dekline video, what would you call it? Sponsored by Dekline and hosted by Transworld online (skateboarding.com). And the winners are:
Efrain Ramos from Spencerport, NY and Nick Phelan from Clinton, MA.

Congrats guys. You had the best answers and your shoes are in the mail!!

Deathbox is sponsoring the "X-em Games" skateboard jam. The annual event happens on August 1st at the Alingsas Skatepark in Lordagen, Sweden. There will be free food, cocktails and live music, all organized by our Swedish friend Ante.

Hackett is in France for a slalom / legends pool contest.

Tum Yeto has sold out of all 300 signed and numbered Hackett Iron Cross limited edition boards. Check your local shops to see if you can still score one before they're gone forever.

Pineapple's 'Pine Design' reissue is also available now. There aren't many of the 300 hand signed and numbered decks left, so act fast!

Sam Hitz - Thrasher misreported that Sam has left DB ...he is still on and ripping. Check the sequence in the new Thrasher.

The Gareth Stehr Go Go Toe Jam is Over and Beagle is now in the editing room working on a tour video for Holiday release.

Tommy Gurrola Foundation's newest Am introduced his skills to spectators on the Gareth Stehr Go Go Toe jam Tour. If you didn't get to witness first hand be sure to see the video from the tour due out for Holiday.

Emerica will be visiting Rotterdam from July 13 - 23. Foundation riders Leo Romero and Matt Allen will be going on the trip. The Emerica team are doing 2 shop appearances. The first one is on July 19 at B Sports in Roosendaal. The second will be on July 21 at Burnside in Deventer.

Foundation skateboards presented a $1000 scholarship to Daniel Stone. He will attend the University of Massachusetts and major in Studio Arts. As his Eagle Scout project, Daniel organized the members of his Boy Scout troop to work on the creation of the Maynard, MA public skatepark.

Transworld jsut released its nost recent video "First Love", in which Leo has the last part. People are saying this is the best TWS video to date.

Ethan just off the Gareth Stehr Go Go Toe Jam will be leaving for another Tour of the Pacific Northwest with Vans July 15th - 24th.
July 16th -demo/signing seattle
July 20th - demo eugene
July 23 - demo portland

Good & Evil was selected as Video of the Year by Transworlds pro polls. There is a feature write up in this months TWS.

Billy Marks and JLay flew to Philly on the 11th. Skated the Gravity Games out there on the 12th. In the best trick contest JLay ended up getting 4th place and winning $2500.00 Billy got 5th and won $2000.00. Carnitas for everyone!

If you were one of the few people that hadn't heard of this guy before the release of Pig Wood's debut DVD "Slaughterhouse," you for sure must have by now. But who is he? What's his story?

Hailing from the salty flats of Utah, Lizard came down outta the shadows for some heavy shredding (at least that's what he told me). Lizard has the best excitement level and raw energy. His genuine love for skateboarding has helped him grow into a super star skateboarder since the days of Hellrose, and he has received acclaim for wild stunts all over the Southwestern United States. His part in Slaughterhouse was his first ever, and it was the perfect platform for him to show his skills. His part mixed everything from tough guy rail chomping to technical tricks and everything inbetween. Lizard lives everywhere: Phoenix, Vegas, LA, SD and SLC. If you're lucky enough to spot him in your town, run up to him and tell him to get on with the Green Room kid.

Don The Nuge is currently on tour with his new band American Ruse. They are punking it across the eastern half of the US making there way from Oklahoma to Texas, Mossuri and Georgia. I saw Don riding a Pig board?

Billy Marks and JLay flew to Philly on the 11th. Skated the Gravity Games out there on the 12th. In the best trick contest JLay ended up getting 4th place and winning $2500.00 Billy got 5th and won $2000.00. Carnitas for everyone!

Was out in Ohio in June to visit family, friends (AWS) and see the new Kettering Skate Plaza. We ended up being able to stay for the Kettering Skate Plaza Grand Opening hosted by the city of Kettering, DC Shoes and Alien Workshop. The park is awesome: no fences, self governing, no bikes, cool setting and great design. If you have the opportunity, make sure that you go check it out. I shot these with a Sony DSC-T1. I was surprised what I got skating-wise.

$1000 scholarship to Daniel Stone presented by Foundation Skateboards. He will attend the University of Massachusetts and major in Studio Arts. As his Eagle Scout project, Daniel organized the members of his Boy Scout troop to work on the creation of the Maynard, MA public skatepark.